How far is it from Merwin, MO, to Independence, MO, ?

The distance between Merwin, MO, and Independence, MO, is 72 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Merwin, MO, to Independence, MO, ?

The drive from Merwin, MO, to Independence, MO, takes approximately 1 h 30 min by car.

What is the best route from Merwin, MO, to Independence, MO, ?

The fastest route from Merwin, MO, to Independence, MO, covers 72 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 30 min.

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Merwin, MOIndependence, MO

Distance: 72 mi·Duration: 1 h 30 min

Driving from Merwin, MO to Independence, MO takes about 1 h 30 min via US 69. The distance is 72 mi. The straight-line distance is 49 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Riverview Estates, MO, Prairie Village, KS, Mission Hills, KS, Independence, MO. Driving directions

Driving directions

22 · 72 mi

1 Depart right onto Bates Street 1 mi
2 At end of road, turn right onto 1st Street 1 mi
3 Turn left 7 mi
4 Turn left onto 2nd Street 1 mi
5 Turn right onto Ethel Street 1 mi
6 Continue straight onto West 359th Street 4 mi
7 Take ramp right 1 mi
8 Merge slightly left 30 mi
9 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
10 Continue straight onto Blue Valley Parkway 1 mi
11 Continue straight onto Metcalf Avenue 2 mi
12 Take ramp slightly right 1 mi
13 Merge slightly left 7 mi

14 Keep slightly right 20 mi
15 Continue straight 1 mi
16 Turn right onto East 23rd Street South 2 mi
17 Turn left onto South Aztec Avenue 1 mi
18 Turn left onto East 18th Terrace South 1 mi
19 At end of road, turn right onto South Ann Court 1 mi
20 Turn right 31 yd
21 Turn left 25 yd
22 Arrive right

The return trip from Independence, MO to Merwin, MO covers roughly the same distance, 72 mi.

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Questions and answers

Independence, MO lies roughly to the north of Merwin, MO.

How far is it from Merwin, MO, {fromState} to Independence, MO, {toState}?

The distance between Merwin, MO, {fromState} and Independence, MO, {toState} is 72 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Merwin, MO, {fromState} to Independence, MO, {toState}?

The drive from Merwin, MO, {fromState} to Independence, MO, {toState} takes approximately 1 h 30 min by car.

What is the best route from Merwin, MO, {fromState} to Independence, MO, {toState}?

The fastest route from Merwin, MO, {fromState} to Independence, MO, {toState} covers 72 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 30 min.

What is the shortest route from Merwin, MO to Independence, MO?

The shortest driving route from Merwin, MO to Independence, MO is about 72 mi by road.

Are there charging stations between Merwin, MO and Independence, MO?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Merwin, MO to Independence, MO, including Berger Convenience (350 kW), Blue Springs, MO Rechargery Relay - NE Coronado (350 kW), Oak Park Mall (350 kW). Charging points on this route: 270.

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated July 2, 2026.

Merwin, MO–Independence, MO

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